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Sun, Nov 15Crossgates, Brandon

Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County Thanksgiving Food Drive

Join Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County for a season of giving! 🧡💙 We’re collecting nonperishable food donations to help provide Thanksgiving meal essentials for local families. Our goal is to help feed 60 families, and every donation makes a difference.

12:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 151207 MS-469, Florence

Mustard Seed Bells of Faith

Join us on Sunday, November 16 as the Mustard Seed Handbell Choir will be our special guests. Since 1981, the Mustard Seed handbell choir has ministered to area churches and groups across the south. The bell choir offers an opportunity for the ringers t

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15The Artistry Event Venue & Anna Grace Event Design

BADDIES, Bands & Pilates: Friendsgiving Edition

An energetic, in-person Friendsgiving edition of BADDIES, Bands & Pilates for the general public. BADDIES, you have a place in this room! The holiday season is about gratitude, meaningful connecti

3:00 PM

$80.80Friendsgiving

Mon, Nov 16Brandon City Park

Toddler Book Club - November

🦃 November Toddler Book Club: Turkey Trouble!📚 Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, creativity, and a little Thanksgiving fun! This month, we’ll be reading Turkey Trouble and enjoying a themed craft, yummy snack, and other fun activities inspired

9:30 AM

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Tue, Nov 174145 Old Canton Rd

Friendsgiving

On November 17, 2026, Friendsgiving returns to The Cedars for an evening rooted in connection, conversation, and community. This special gathering brings people together around the table for a shared experience that celebrates the relationships and places

5:30 PM

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Sun, Nov 223151 Tower Rd., Hazlehurst

Thanksgiving dinner on the grounds

Whether you are a member, a visitor, or looking for a church family, you are welcome here! Bring your family, invite a friend, and come celebrate the goodness of God with us. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

10:30 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sun, Nov 221000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland

Renaissance Home for the Holidays Open House 2026

On Sunday, November 22nd from 2pm-5pm, Renaissance at Colony Park will be spreading a little pre-Thanksgiving and Christmas cheer during our annual Renaissance Home for the Holidays Open House! This year we’ll be celebrating around the Clock Tower Circle,

2:00 PM

Nov 23–272145 Museum Blvd5 days

Week of Gratitude

Join us November 23-27th for our Gratitude Days at the museum! 💛 This week, we will have Thanksgiving programming featuring fall crafts, and story times! Guests can also experience our Thanksgiving exhibit, the Gratitude Tree, where visitors can write dow

9:00 AM

Wed, Nov 251625 E County Line Rd ste 305

Blue Foxx Friendsgiving

A casual, fun in-person Friendsgiving for friends and family. Sometimes your favorite people become your family. Blue Foxx Friendsgiving is an in-person gathering for friends and/or family.

6:00 PM

$50 – $75Friendsgiving

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Nov 26–27The State Room2 days

99-2000’s party

On Thanksgiving we have something to do,, we will be havin a 99-2000’s party.. we have free food and it’s byob!! If you missed last year don’t miss this one

8:00 PM

Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials

From the thermometer that saves the turkey to the tablecloth, the kids’ table and a hat for the Turkey Trot. Check delivery dates before you order.

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Thanksgiving events near Jackson

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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The history of Thanksgiving

It began with a harvest. In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and their Wampanoag neighbours shared three days of food in a good year. Nobody called it Thanksgiving then. It took two more centuries, a determined editor and a president in the middle of a war to turn it into the day we know: a Thursday in November for family, food and being grateful.

Most of what fills the day now came later. The parade, the football, the morning Turkey Trot and the long table of sides were added by one generation after another, which is why every family’s Thanksgiving looks a little different.

  1. 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
  2. 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
  3. 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
  4. 1863In the middle of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln makes the last Thursday of November a national Thanksgiving. It has been kept every year since.
  5. 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
  6. 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
  7. 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
  8. 1939–41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it “Franksgiving”, so Congress fixes it for good: the fourth Thursday of November.
  9. 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
  10. 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.

Thanksgiving in Jackson: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Jackson in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Jackson run from Nov 15 to Nov 26, 2026: 14 events.

What is on in Jackson on Thanksgiving Day?

2 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Friendsgiving & Game Night and 99-2000’s party at The State Room.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Jackson?

1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including Thanksgiving dinner on the grounds. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Jackson?

Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County Thanksgiving Food Drive at Crossgates is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Jackson?

Yes: 1 of the 14 listed is free, including Friendsgiving & Game Night. Tickets for the rest run from $50 to $80.80.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Jackson?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade at Ashland, VA, United States, Virginia 23005 (Sun, Nov 22), Friendsgiving: Wine Down Downtown at Downtown Brandon Historic District (Thu, Nov 19) and Friendsgiving & Game Night (Nov 26–27).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Jackson?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Magee, Yazoo City, Vicksburg and Flowood and more.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — always the fourth Thursday of November. Canada celebrates earlier, on Monday, October 12, the second Monday of October.

What is Friendsgiving?

A Thanksgiving meal shared with friends rather than family, usually on a day near the holiday. Many restaurants and bars host Friendsgiving dinners and parties, so you can skip the cooking.

Do I need to book Thanksgiving dinner in advance?

Yes, as early as you can. Restaurants serving a Thanksgiving menu often fill up a week or more ahead, and many offer a set menu at fixed seatings on the day.